Some students are free and clear for a couple months until school resumes in a few months, others may have made it by the skin of their teeth and could use some summer coaching to stay up-to-speed.
There are a number of apps that fit all ages which can help anyone hone their skills in a number of subjects. Apps to help with learning a second language, history, math and just about everything in between. We picked a couple free apps from Android, iOS and Windows Phone that some of you might find helpful.
Keep the mind sharp this summer
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Language apps from Babbel are available for free for basic vocabulary. Babbel makes apps for multiple languages for Android, iOS and Windows Phone too, so you can brush up on whatever language you want to learn. We linked a few different languages here, for iOS (French), Android (German), and Windows Phone (Spanish).
Learn a language with an app from Babbel.com
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Equations helps you solve all manner of math problems from algebra, geometry, physics, chemistry and more. It will also help you solve through multiple unknown systems.
Equations for Windows Phone
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/equations/a69eb97e-62f8-455e-b339-bd7b32bcb230
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Mathway for iOS and Android is another math assist app which guides you through algebra, trigonometry, calculus and more. The app is free with upgrades available to assist in step-by-step explanations.
Mathway
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HistoryDaily for Windows Phone is a “this day in history” calendar that is more than raw facts, it tells the story behind the moments in history.
HistoryDaily
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/historydaily/a8eff1d1-fa2c-455a-9bc9-d811db4219ab
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Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conferences provide a lot of insight into all sorts of different topics that affect education and society. While these are not geared to any specific topic per se, the presentations are thought provoking to say the least. TED is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
TED
Keep the mind sharp this summer
Language apps from Babbel are available for free for basic vocabulary. Babbel makes apps for multiple languages for Android, iOS and Windows Phone too, so you can brush up on whatever language you want to learn. We linked a few different languages here, for iOS (French), Android (German), and Windows Phone (Spanish).
Keep the mind sharp this summer
1. Learn a language with an app from Babbel.com
Language apps from Babbel are available for free for basic vocabulary. Babbel makes apps for multiple languages for Android, iOS and Windows Phone too, so you can brush up on whatever language you want to learn. We linked a few different languages here, for iOS (French), Android (German), and Windows Phone (Spanish).
2. Equations for Windows Phone
Equations helps you solve all manner of math problems from algebra, geometry, physics, chemistry and more. It will also help you solve through multiple unknown systems.
3. Mathway
Mathway for iOS and Android is another math assist app which guides you through algebra, trigonometry, calculus and more. The app is free with upgrades available to assist in step-by-step explanations.
4. HistoryDaily
HistoryDaily for Windows Phone is a “this day in history” calendar that is more than raw facts, it tells the story behind the moments in history.
5. TED
Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conferences provide a lot of insight into all sorts of different topics that affect education and society. While these are not geared to any specific topic per se, the presentations are thought provoking to say the least. TED is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
